FEATURE FARMERS MARKETS

from May 5-18, 2023 Vacation News

FEATURE

Eldon Farmers Market

Every Friday from 3-6 p.m.

Held at the Rock Island Park in Eldon, this farmers market brings in vendors from all over with a selection of homegrown goods. New this year, a special Kids’ Market is planned for June 2. Open to those 18 and younger, these vendors will be set up along with the regular vendors.

Osage Beach Farmers Market

Every Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Opens May 6.

Vendors will be set up on the parking lot of First Bank of the Lake at the Osage Beach Outlet Marketplace. Expect a little bit of everything — from European pastries and baked goods to jewlery and farm-fresh items.

Camdenton Farmers Market

Every Wednesday from 3-7 p.m.

Opens May 6.

A small market focused on bringing in farm-grown food products is located by the library in Camdenton. The variety of peppers and garlic are two favorites for shoppers at this market.

The vendors that show up each week depends on the weather and what local growers produce that week. Check Facebook for updates on who to expect.

Camdenton Farmers Market on the Square

Every Saturday from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Opens May 6.

Every Saturday morning for years this farmers market has been a staple on the Camdenton Square. Great for those looking for fresh ingredients and a unique selection.

Morgan County Farmers Market

First & third Saturday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Open May 6.

The Morgan County Library (600 N. Hunter Street, Versailles) hosts this Saturday market.

Eat & Greet Market

Every Saturday from 7 a.m.-12 p.m.

Open thru October 28.

There’s a new market this season in Camdenton featuring food trucks, artists, bakers, crafters, farmers and rancers. More than 10 vendors have signed on so far to set up each Saturday at Firefly Valley Farms (527 Business Rte. 5, Camdenton). Follow Firefly Valley Eat & Greet Market on Facebook for more information.

Farm Market & Bazaar

Every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. Open through December.

The Camden County Museum in Linn Creek (Hwy. 54 & V-Rd.) has vendors with fresh produce (in season), crafts and other items available for sale.

For more information, call 573-873-2990.

Farris Fruit & Vegetable Market

Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Open year-round

Farris Fruit & Vegetable Market (1715 North Hwy. 5, Camdenton) has been a go-to destination North of Camdenton for more than 50 years. Tony and Julie Farris have taken over and are in the middle of renovating the business.

Tony’s parents owned Farris Fruit & Vegetable Market for decades and it was time to pass it down to the next generation. Tony and Julie purchased the building and they expect to be up and running by mid-April. They will continue to operate their other business, the Camdenton Produce Stand, with the help of their daughters this year.

At Farris, you can find a full selection of produce, bulk foods and Mennonite-made items, and plants and hanging baskets. The produce stand is set up in a parking lot next to Sip Coffee House in Camdenton and is scheduled to open Memorial Day weekend.

Sunrise Farm Market

Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Located off of Hwy. 5 in Sunrise Beach, the selection of hanging and bedding plants, pottery and metal art/decor can’t be beat at Lake of the Ozarks. Shoppers will also find fresh fruit and vegetables, lots of canned goods, Mennonite baked items.

by Charis Patires

If you are looking for quality food served in a fast and casual environment, Joey’s Pizza in Eldon serves up some of the best Sicilian Italian dishes at the Lake.

Family owned and operated by Joe and Gina Kiszczak, the couple moved from St. Louis to the Lake to open the restaurant. They used recipes that have been passed down by the family so dishes are authentic and homemade.

The highlight of the menu are the New York style, hand-tossed pizzas. Crust is made fresh by Joey every day and aged to perfection. Gina makes all of the homemade sauces and pasta.

You can build a pizza however you want it, or choose from the many speciality pizzas. One of the favorites

Entertainment

Friday, May 5

Kirk Brown Blues Band

Saturday, May 6

The Nobodies (1-5)

Whiskey Trio (6-10)

Sunday, May 7

Phillip Twitchell

Thursday, May 11

Marcus Words

Friday, May 12

Whiskey Trio

Saturday, May 13

KC Ritz

Sunday, May 14

Marcus Words

Thursday, May 18

The Nobodies

Friday, May 19

Phat Mike and the Bartenders

Harbor Hop Stop

Saturday, May 6

Weekly Specials

is the Maui Moon Pizza, made with pesto, jerk chicken, bacon, spicy ham, pineapple, and banana peppers. For meat lovers, the supreme and meat lovers pizzas are among the most popular.

For starters, cheese sticks, chicken wings, and several salads served with in-house dressings are on the menu. The choice for subs are the meatball, Italian beef and spicy Italian. Pasta dishes are spaghetti, fettuccine and chicken parmesan (option to add meat). Gluten-free fusilli is available for diners with food sensitivities.

The menu is often updated so be on the lookout for new dishes to be added in the future. This summer, make sure to stop by for Italian Ice and gelato. Perfect for those hot summer days.